Diagnostic Laparoscopy

My husband and I have been TTC for a little over 2 years now. My husband was tested at one year and everything was normal. I had all of the bloodwork, an ultrasound and HCG (which was very unpleasant for me). After all of the tests the diagnosis was Unexplained Infertility. Five months ago my ob-gyn put me on clomid. The last two months my progesterone levels have been very good (28.7 & 34.1).

Today my doctor informed me that she wants me to have a diagnostic laparoscopy. I have to admit that I'm a bit freaked out about the procedure. I have never had a surgery before and the most time I've spent in a drs office has been for my annual exams. Any advice or experiences anyone has had would be very helpful. I meet with my doctor on Thursday to discuss the surgery in more detail. Are there any questions that you recommend that I ask her while I am with her?

Any advice/reassurances anyone can offer me would be very welcomed.

Thank you :D

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My husband and I have been TTC for a little over 2 years now. My husband was tested at one year and everything was normal. I had all of the bloodwork, an ultrasound and HCG (which was very unpleasant for me). After all of the tests the diagnosis was Unexplained Infertility. Five months ago my ob-gyn put me on clomid. The last two months my progesterone levels have been very good (28.7 & 34.1).

Today my doctor informed me that she wants me to have a diagnostic laparoscopy. I have to admit that I'm a bit freaked out about the procedure. I have never had a surgery before and the most time I've spent in a drs office has been for my annual exams. Any advice or experiences anyone has had would be very helpful. I meet with my doctor on Thursday to discuss the surgery in more detail. Are there any questions that you recommend that I ask her while I am with her?

It's a pretty easy procedure. They make 3 small cuts on the left, right and belly button. You usually have general anesthesia. The only uncomfortable part is the air bubble they have to put into the abdominal area to see better. It takes a few days to dissolve and is somewhat uncomfortable. Just take it easy for a few days. Good luck

It's a pretty easy procedure. They make 3 small cuts on the left, right and belly button. You usually have general anesthesia. The only uncomfortable part is the air bubble they have to put into the abdominal area to see better. It takes a few days to dissolve and is somewhat uncomfortable. Just take it easy for a few days. Good luck

Yes, it is a fairly easy procedure. I didn't even get the issue with the gas bubble. But since it is surgery, you need to take a few days off, and take it easy. I hadn't ever been in surgery either, so I was extremely nervous. But it was worth it since the doctor found both endo and fibroids which I had NO clue I had...he burned away the scar tissue from the endo which cleared up my tubes. I'm now twenty weeks, so it was worth it! Good luck!!

Yes, it is a fairly easy procedure. I didn't even get the issue with the gas bubble. But since it is surgery, you need to take a few days off, and take it easy. I hadn't ever been in surgery either, so I was extremely nervous. But it was worth it since the doctor found both endo and fibroids which I had NO clue I had...he burned away the scar tissue from the endo which cleared up my tubes. I'm now twenty weeks, so it was worth it! Good luck!!

I had a lap done after 2 years of trying , I had all the tests you have had aswell and they didn't find anything . The lap was fine , you feel a little uncomfortable after but it's well worth it , they didn't find anything on my lap but I did get pregnant 3 weeks after it , I have a 6 week old baby girl so I would say go for it !

I had a lap done after 2 years of trying , I had all the tests you have had aswell and they didn't find anything . The lap was fine , you feel a little uncomfortable after but it's well worth it , they didn't find anything on my lap but I did get pregnant 3 weeks after it , I have a 6 week old baby girl so I would say go for it !

Hi I have had 3 laps done, I have endo. But they were all different, a little painful afterwards but doable. It's a quick procedure and your done, take it easy Afterwards, my doc told me no lifting, vacuuming for a couple of days! But in all...all three were ok! Good luck. Oh and don't hesitate to tell the post Op nurse if you're in pain, they can give you something!! :)

Hi I have had 3 laps done, I have endo. But they were all different, a little painful afterwards but doable. It's a quick procedure and your done, take it easy Afterwards, my doc told me no lifting, vacuuming for a couple of days! But in all...all three were ok! Good luck. Oh and don't hesitate to tell the post Op nurse if you're in pain, they can give you something!! :)

A laparoscopy is a good idea, there can be a lot going on this is not always apparent by other testing. It is not bad at all, I just had a laparoscopy 3 days ago and am feeling fine. Take some time off of work and rest.

Hey,

A laparoscopy is a good idea, there can be a lot going on this is not always apparent by other testing. It is not bad at all, I just had a laparoscopy 3 days ago and am feeling fine. Take some time off of work and rest.

Hey! I had the lap and my dr found endo and a ruptured cyst. Luckily the endo had not spread to my fallopian tubes. She was able to remove everything. I'm a bit sore right now but I'm resting. I didn't get to speak to my dr much. She talked to me as I was coming out of the anesthesia so I've mostly gotten bits and pieces from my husband. I'm hoping after my follow up appt she'll discuss with me more about my prognosis for getting pregnant and where I have to go from here. Here's hoping! Thanks for your support.

Hey! I had the lap and my dr found endo and a ruptured cyst. Luckily the endo had not spread to my fallopian tubes. She was able to remove everything. I'm a bit sore right now but I'm resting. I didn't get to speak to my dr much. She talked to me as I was coming out of the anesthesia so I've mostly gotten bits and pieces from my husband. I'm hoping after my follow up appt she'll discuss with me more about my prognosis for getting pregnant and where I have to go from here. Here's hoping! Thanks for your support.

I had it done, and I don't regret it at all. I really drug my feet for years because it just seemed so invasive. In truth, you don't feel a thing. You are out cold the entire time and recovery is pretty swift. I took three days off work to rest, and then I didn't lift anything heavy for a couple weeks. I was pretty tired for about four weeks. But the incisions are very small. I had mine done this past June and they keep shrinking. The belly button incision you don't even notice because it blends with the belly button itself. The bottom incision is below the hairline so eventually it will be covered up. The right and left incisions are the smallest.

I was extremely reluctant, and my doctor actually found endometriosis. It was mild, but apparently had been really affecting my fertility since I got pregnant two months later! (after ten years of trying)

I had it done, and I don't regret it at all. I really drug my feet for years because it just seemed so invasive. In truth, you don't feel a thing. You are out cold the entire time and recovery is pretty swift. I took three days off work to rest, and then I didn't lift anything heavy for a couple weeks. I was pretty tired for about four weeks. But the incisions are very small. I had mine done this past June and they keep shrinking. The belly button incision you don't even notice because it blends with the belly button itself. The bottom incision is below the hairline so eventually it will be covered up. The right and left incisions are the smallest.

I was extremely reluctant, and my doctor actually found endometriosis. It was mild, but apparently had been really affecting my fertility since I got pregnant two months later! (after ten years of trying)

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